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The Wolf;
Feared and hated by men the world over, the mighty wolf has been
plagued by all forms of evil stories, myths and legends.
Hunted, trapped, and killed to the point of extinction, many of
these majestic animals are gone forever -- their breeds and blood
lines never to be seen again.
In spite of the many horror stories of wolves hunting, tracking
and killing humans, no such event has ever been confirmed. Their
eerie and lonely howl, which can make the blood run cold, is
merely their form of communication. Each howl, with its tone,
depth,
length, and frequency, carries a different message to the pack,
or to the partner who is out of sight. They're merely "talking".
If you
carry wolf medicine, here are some characteristics that sound
familiar to you
You are fiercely loyal -- to friends, family, ideals and
principles. There is no compromise for you.
You are very territorial. You protect all that is yours and your
family's, at any expense. You are fearless in your protection,
but not
reckless. You plan your strategy carefully and wait for the
opportune moment for the most powerful effect.
You have a strong family structure. There is no doubt who the
elders, patriarchs, and parents are, or about their roles in the
family
structure. Disobedience, selfishness, and unruly behavior is not
tolerated as there are strong boundaries for the young. They are
taught well and carefully so that they may assume leadership
roles in their own family structures.
You have an unrelenting sense of adventure. You love to explore
new things, to stretch out for new horizons. You have a thirst
for
knowledge and for learning new things. You are eager to share
these things, which makes you a natural teacher. Your adventures
may take you away from home and family, but it is important that
you have this base of security to return to.
You have an unrelenting need to be alone. You are so busy being
the protector, the provider, the teacher, and the trailblazer,
that
it's very easy for you to become
exhausted and burned out. In order to re-charge your spirit and
keep your balance, it is critical that you have time to be alone
with
your thoughts and your own sense of self. This is one side of
your nature that must not be
overlooked. Even if you lock yourself in the bathroom for 15
minutes a day, the time alone must be honored if you are to have
value to those you care for.
Wolf is power. Wolf is honor. Wolf is integrity.
Wolf medicine. is the medicine of the pathfinder.
Wolf is loyal like Dog.
The sense of wolf are very keen, and the moon is it's power ally.The
moon is the symbol for psychic energy, or
the unconsious that holds the secrets of knowledge and wisdow.
Blessed Be!
The Egyptian God Wepwawet was either pictured as a wolf or with a
wolf head. A banner bearing his image was
carried before the Pharoah in victory processions. However, both
the Hindus and followers of the Zoroaster
considered the wolf to be evil and a symbol of evil in human
nature.
Plato and Pausanias both wrote about the wolf cult in Arcadia,
the initiates of the cult worshipped Zeus
Lycaeus, called themselves Lukoi, and sacrificed and ate wolves.
The wolf was also associated with Apollo,
(who had a bronze wolf image at Delphi)
Among the Celts, wolves were considered to be powerful, but
helpful animals. Legend says that Cormac, King of
Ireland, was always accompanied by them. The God Cernunnos was
pictured with a wolf.
Odhinn had two wolves as constant companions in Valhalla. When
there was an eclipse it was said that the
wolves temporarily swallowed the globe.
The Valkyries were sometimes shown riding wolves, in their aspect
of soul-collectors. This idea may have
survived in the belief during the middle ages that witches in the
form of werewolves rode wolves through the
night.
In pre-Christian Europe the wolf was a popular clan totem. Many
clans were accused of turning themselves into
wolves at certain times of the year. The reality behind this is
that these clans dressed in wolf skins and masks
for certain religious rites.
Native Americans said that when the wolf howled, he created wind.
If he continued to howl, fog came. They
considered the Moon it's power ally.
The Magickal attributes of the Wolf: Cunning, escaping hunters,
ability to pass by dangers invisibly, outwitting
those who wish you harm, fighting when necessary. Sometimes an
Astral wolf will lead you to a Spiritual
Teacher. Wisdom, hunting and seeking, magick, dreams, intuition,
listening, death and rebirth,
transformation. Strong protection. Spiritual guidance in dreams
and meditation.
List Of Some Power Animals!
Bat - Rebirth. Shaman initiates undergo a ritual death in which
they face their fears and are reborn without
their old identities. Bat medicine teaches us to release fear and
any pattern which no longer fits in with our
pattern of growth.
Bear - Introspection. Bear medicine teaches us to go within, in
order to digest our experiences and to discover
that we contain within ourselves the answers to all of our
questions.
Beaver - Builder. Beavers work in cooperation to build their
homes and domes, and this medicine teaches us
that we can create and fulfill most powerfully when all involved
appreciate the talents of each and work
together in harmony.
Buffalo - Prayer and Abundance. Buffalo teaches us that true
prosperity comes when we are grateful for what
we have and when we live in harmony and love with all other
beings.
Butterfly - Transformation. Butterfly fearlessly leaves the
safety of its cocoon to meet a new world in a new
form, trusting its untried wings to allow it to fly. It is a
powerful symbol for anyone who's contemplating or in
the midst of a major change.
Cat - Wholeness. The cat, a creature which combines a high degree
of sensuality with a deeply psychic and
spiritual nature, teaches us that the physical and spiritual
worlds are not separate, but one.
Coyote - Trickster. When we're being too serious about life
Coyote may come along to teach us to laugh at
ourselves. It is also the karmic enforcer, reminding us that
whatever we do to others will be done to us.
Deer - Gentleness.The power of Deer medicine is that of
unconditional love. Only love, both for ourselves and
for others, can dissolve the barriers which prevent us from
realizing wholeness.
Dolphin - Breath of Life. Dolphin teaches us that in attuning to
the rhythms and patterns of nature we can learn
true communication with the wisdom of All That Is and share this
wisdom with others.
Dragon - Transformation Though Celtic tradition gives specific
qualities for dragons of the elements of earth,
fire, water, and air, in general terms, Dragon's power is that of
shedding its skin and emerging as a new,
transformed being.
Dragonfly - Illusion. When we've tricked ourselves into believing
that the limitations of physical existence
prevent us from changing and growing Dragonfly medicine teaches
us to pierce our self-created illusions.
Eagle - Spirit Eagle flies fearlessly, bridging heaven and earth,
and teaches us to courageously face our fear of
the unknown in order to fly as high as our heart's joy can take
us.
Elephant - Committment. They are deeply committed to all
creatures with whom they have relationships, are
powerful when protecting others and gentle in nurturing them.
Also, in the form of the Hindu deity, Ganesh,
they are guides for overcoming obstacles.
Elk - Stamina.This medicine teaches us the best use of our
energy, helping us to take on no more than we need
to accomplish, and to endure on our chosen path until we've
reached our goals.
Fox - Camouflage. Fox's greatest gift is not being able to outrun
the hounds, but to know in advance when they'll
be on the hunt. When we learn to detach from our surroundings and
to observe with all of our senses, we, too,
will be able to anticipate and create the future.
Frog - Healing.As water cleanses the arid earth and returns life
to it so Frog's medicine can wash away any
physical and mental energies which deprive us of harmony and
peace, and helps to replenish our own ability to
heal ourselves on all levels.
Horse - Power. Personal power is our servant, to be neither
abused, squandered, nor kept to ourselves. When we
share our power with others and teach them how to nurture their
own power, our journey becomes faster and
more joyful.
In Celtic tradition the horse-goddess governs the life cycle of
birth, death, the afterlife, and rebirth; thus, to
work with Horse medicine enables us to feel comfortable with all
aspects of this cycle.
Hummingbird -Joy. Hummingbird darts lightly through the world,
spreading its message of joy and beauty, and
teaching us to appreciate the wonder and magic of everyday
existence.
Lizard - Dreaming. In our dreams we imagine different futures and
choose which we will materialize. Lizard
teaches us the importance of respecting and remembering our
dreams.
Moose - Self-Esteem. Moose represents expressing the joy of
accomplishment, not to boast or seek recognition,
but in a spirit of sharing, born of the understanding that joy is
contagious.
Mouse- Scrutiny. Mouse teaches us to pay attention to the little
details which might get overlooked in our mad
dash to see the big picture, and reminds us not to overlook the
obvious.
Mountain Lion - Leadership. To be true to oneself, allowing
neither fear of responsibility nor the jealousy and
insecurities of others to divert one from one's path, is the mark
of a genuine leader.
Otter - Woman Medicine. Otter is receptive, playful, and free of
jealousy. As both women and men begin to
express the highest qualities of this medicine the world can
become a joyful place where all can play without
fear of harm or loss.
Owl - Deception. Owl, the night hunter, has the ability to see
what others may miss. The gift of this medicine is
to be undeceived by external appearances and to discover the
truth beneath them.
Seal - The Inner Voice The seal reminds us of our connection to
our deep inner rhythms, feelings, and knowing,
as represented by the sea. When we fear drowning in these depths,
Seal reminds us how to swim.
Rabbit - Fear The more we focus on our fears the more we attract
them to us. Rabbit medicine teaches us to
attract to us abundance, love, health, and a warm, dry burrow.
Raven - Magick.Raven is the gurdian of cerimonial magick and
messenger from the great void or spirit realm.
Skunk - Self-respect. When we fully accept who we are and learn
to express the essence of ourselves, without
ego, we attract those who share our path and repel those who
don't. Skunk medicine is the original "Walk your
talk."
Snake - Transmutation. As Snake sheds its skin so we can shed our
illusions and limitations in order to fully
use our vitality and desires to achieve wholeness.
Spider - Weaver. As Spider weaves her web so we weave our
realities. This medicine teaches to remember that
we are the creators of our lives.that we are the creators of our
lives.
Squirrel - Gathering. Squirrel, in preparing for winter, gathers
only what it needs. This medicine teaches us to
discard not only unnecessary physical objects but those negative
beliefs which limit our trust in love and
abundance.
Swan - Grace. Swan teaches us to trust the grace of our being as
it operates in both the physical and spiritual
planes, and urges us to rejoice in the gifts of our physical
bodies and our intuitive minds.
Turtle - Mother Earth. By following the example of Turtle we can
learn to ground ourselves in the nurturing and
protective energy of the earth and to flow with its energies at a
pace which assures completion of our tasks.
Whale - Record Keeper. Through the rhythm and patterns of sound
Whale teaches us to hear our inner voices,
to be in touch with our personal truths, and thus to know the
wisdom and feel the heartbeat of the universe.
Wolf - Teacher. Though the moon rises every night Wolf always
finds something new to learn from it. We, too,
in exploring the hidden paths of consciousness, may discover new
truths to share with the rest of our clan, the
human race.
